Missouri voters rejected an abortion ban. Republicans aren't giving up.

By Jason Hancock | Editor-in-Chief

Good morning,

Missouri voters have spoken twice in two years on abortion rights. This time, their verdict was more decisive, and it came alongside new limits on lawmakers’ ability to undo citizen-approved constitutional amendments.

But Republicans aren’t ready to move on. Some are exploring new abortion restrictions, while others see little room to act. Anna Spoerre examines what avenues remain after Tuesday’s defeat and whether the issue is finally settled.

Meanwhile, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is pressing ahead with a crackdown on retailers accused of selling marijuana disguised as hemp. Rebecca Rivas reports on new lawsuits ahead of next week’s ban.

by Anna Spoerre

Voters preserved abortion rights while making it harder for lawmakers to overturn citizen-approved measures. Anti-abortion Republicans are looking for ways to restrict access.

by Rebecca Rivas

Missouri’s crackdown on intoxicating hemp products is already underway, a week before a new state law threatens to push thousands of businesses out of the market.

by Rudi Keller

The settlement follows a judge’s decision to throw out the Department of Corrections’ defense for withholding records. An effort to keep the agreement secret was dropped after The Independent objected.

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